The road to Vallipuram via Thumbalai, Sri Lanka.

Goats with restraints put around their necks to prevent them entering into fenced areas where crops are grown.

A wayside chat of two bicyclers.

'Nellandai Pillayaar Temple', Thumbalai where a 'Kaaththavaraayan Kooththu' was held annually.

The turnoff to Katcovalam an old village.

Stone sculpturers at work, Point-Pedro, Sri Lanka.

The artist.

Work on a pillar for the temple.

Steel chisel used to shape the granite stone.

These stone artisans have a tradition going back nearly two.  Granite stones for carvings in temples are imported from India and these artisans work on the stones with skills acquired from their elders spanning many generations.

Thumbalai road, Point-Pedro, Sri Lanka.

'Theru-moody madam' - a 'madam' (resting place) covering the road.

The adjoining temple.

The 'Theru-moody madam' and the adjoining temple were landmarks I knew in Point-Pedro from the 1940s. They are still intact and the temple is undergoing renovation.

Point-Pedro, Sri Lanka.

'Odakkarai' famous for its luscious'Appam'. Note the small window in the wall at ground level. This opening was used to trade the 'Appam, Thosai, Pittu, Idiappam' with 'Sambal'. It is still operational but the goods are sold out by 7am in the mornings and 6pm in the evenings.

'Amman' temple at 'Odakkarai'.

Well near the Kovil near the 'Therumoody madam'

Water reservoirs around a well. Fresh-water is a precious commod is used to irrigate the trees adjoining a well.ity and is not wasted. Even the water from bathing

Nelliady to Point-Pedro, Sri Lanka.